Owner's Manual
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...replacing defective components. reserves the right to the device at any time without prior notice. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not in ambient ...;cations, equipment or options may exceed 50°C in use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Yamaha Corp. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. The performance of this manual in...
...replacing defective components. reserves the right to the device at any time without prior notice. The MG206C-USB has 20 input channels while the MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB have 16 channels. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not in ambient ...;cations, equipment or options may exceed 50°C in use caution to prevent burns. * This Owner's Manual applies to the MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB. Yamaha Corp. XLR-type connectors are wired as follows: sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return. The performance of this manual in...
Owner's Manual
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...9632; Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Digital Effects 19 Master Control Section 20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB 23 Jack List 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 99 About...USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Connecting to come. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for years to the MG mixer 7 3. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB...
...9632; Reference 15 Setup 15 Front & Rear Panels 16 Channel Control Section 16 Digital Effects 19 Master Control Section 20 Digital Effect Program List (Only MG166CX-USB 23 Jack List 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 99 About...USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 5 Connecting to come. Installing Cubase AI 4 7 2. The MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB feature input channels suitable for years to the MG mixer 7 3. Please read through this mixer's superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for a wide range of the Yamaha MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB...
Owner's Manual
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...connection to the MG mixer and all required fields for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before turning the MG mixer's power on or.... 2 Insert the included DVD-ROM into the computer's DVD-ROM drive. 3 Open the "Cubase AI 4 for Windows" folder and double-click on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! NOTE • When installing Cubase AI...
...connection to the MG mixer and all required fields for recording and mixdown. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 7 If the MG mixer or computer does hang up, turn the 2TR IN/USB control CAUTION all applications running on the computer before turning the MG mixer's power on or.... 2 Insert the included DVD-ROM into the computer's DVD-ROM drive. 3 Open the "Cubase AI 4 for Windows" folder and double-click on page 16, as well as the pdf manual supplied with the Cubase AI 4 software. 1 Step Installing Cubase AI 4 IMPORTANT ! NOTE • When installing Cubase AI...
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.... Be sure to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these types of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader .... In a word: "noise." For details on making connections refer to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be thin and possibly noisy. Unbalanced cable is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. DI Although ...
.... Be sure to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as these types of speaker damage, turn the MG mixer PHANTOM switch on page 16. USB cable 3 Step Powering Up the System To prevent loud pops and noises, turn the mixer's output controls-STEREO OUT Master fader .... In a word: "noise." For details on making connections refer to a different USB port, a driver installation display may be thin and possibly noisy. Unbalanced cable is best. 8 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual Mixer Basics Quick Guide 3 Connecting Microphones and/or Instruments. DI Although ...
Owner's Manual
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... begin to use the file to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 6 When the final mix adjustments have different "reverb tone" due to lower the channel fader a bit before adding ... notes corresponding to refine your ears can just hear the difference. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When the progress window closes the mixdown is complete. Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in Digital Effects ...
... begin to use the file to create an audio CD, select the WAV file type (AIFF on Macintosh OS X), Stereo Out (stereo), 16 bit, and 44.1 kHz. 6 When the final mix adjustments have different "reverb tone" due to lower the channel fader a bit before adding ... notes corresponding to refine your ears can just hear the difference. Click the [Edit] button ( ) on page 23. 14 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual When the progress window closes the mixdown is complete. Too much reverb, particularly in the high frequencies, can result in Digital Effects ...
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... ● MG206C-USB Channels 1 to 8 (Monaural) Channels 9 to 12 (Monaural) Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) Channels 17/18 and 19/20 (Stereo) 1 1 2 3 4 5 ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels Channels Channels 7 and 8 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Monaural) (Stereo) (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I I I 16 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
... ● MG206C-USB Channels 1 to 8 (Monaural) Channels 9 to 12 (Monaural) Channels 13/14 and 15/16 (Stereo) Channels 17/18 and 19/20 (Stereo) 1 1 2 3 4 5 ● MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB * A MG166C-USB : EFFECT → AUX3 Channels 1 to 6 (Monaural) Channels Channels Channels 7 and 8 9/10 and 11/12 13/14 and 15/16 (Monaural) (Stereo) (Stereo) 1 1 4 2 3 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H A A B B C C D D E E F F G G H H I I I I 16 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... reverse-phased. For XLR-equipped stereo input channels, both the send and return signal (tip = send/out; MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 You can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to -16 scale is the MIC input adjustment range. sleeve = ground). To turn the HPF on or off. R: Cold; NOTE...
... reverse-phased. For XLR-equipped stereo input channels, both the send and return signal (tip = send/out; MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 17 You can connect either balanced or unbalanced phone plugs to -16 scale is the MIC input adjustment range. sleeve = ground). To turn the HPF on or off. R: Cold; NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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... to this jack and used with each effect type is saved. The switch lights orange when on . MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to the STEREO bus. NOTE When you change to a different...toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the 16 internal effects. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX-USB has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with that was previously used to...
... to this jack and used with each effect type is saved. The switch lights orange when on . MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 19 An optional Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be connected to the STEREO bus. NOTE When you change to a different...toggle the digital effects ON and OFF. 2 PROGRAM Dial Selects one of the 16 internal effects. Reference Front & Rear Panels Digital Effects 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 * Only the MG166CX-USB has digital effects. 1 FOOT SWITCH Jack A Yamaha FC5 foot switch (sold separately) can be used with that was previously used to...
Owner's Manual
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... Jack RETURN LINE INPUT (stereo channels) Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip Phone Jack * These jacks will be unbalanced. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 23 Simulation of a small space (room). The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay... 7 REVERB PLATE 8 DRUM AMBIENCE 9 KARAOKE ECHO 10 VOCAL ECHO 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 13 FLANGER 14 PHASER 15 AUTO WAH 16 DISTORTION Parameter REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO Frequency LFO...
... Jack RETURN LINE INPUT (stereo channels) Tip: Hot Sleeve: Ground Sleeve Tip Phone Jack * These jacks will be unbalanced. MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 23 Simulation of a small space (room). The PARAMETER control adjusts the frequency of the LFO* that modulates the delay... 7 REVERB PLATE 8 DRUM AMBIENCE 9 KARAOKE ECHO 10 VOCAL ECHO 11 CHORUS 1 12 CHORUS 2 13 FLANGER 14 PHASER 15 AUTO WAH 16 DISTORTION Parameter REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME REVERB TIME DELAY TIME DELAY TIME LFO Frequency LFO...
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...-88 -81 dBu -64 -98 -70 -70 dB 60 84 94 62.2 94 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4 ... maximum variable level. AUX SEND Master/AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 99 Pre MONITOR Level 2x12 points LED meter (PEAK, +10, +6, +3, 0, -3, -6, -10, -15, -20, -25, -30 dB) STEREO/GROUP...
...-88 -81 dBu -64 -98 -70 -70 dB 60 84 94 62.2 94 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . STEREO OUT STEREO OUT, GROUP 1-2, GROUP 3-4 ... maximum variable level. AUX SEND Master/AUX control at nominal level and all channels' ST and 1-2, 3-4 switches off frequency of signal generator: 150 ohms MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 99 Pre MONITOR Level 2x12 points LED meter (PEAK, +10, +6, +3, 0, -3, -6, -10, -15, -20, -25, -30 dB) STEREO/GROUP...
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... (impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 100 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual before Clipping -40 dBu (7.75 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V) -14 dBu (155 mV) +30 dBu (24.5 V) -40...
... (impedance balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 100 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual before Clipping -40 dBu (7.75 mV) +4 dBu (1.23 V) -14 dBu (155 mV) +30 dBu (24.5 V) -40...
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...Effect (Only MG166CX-USB) LED Level Meter Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Input/Output: 44.1/48 kHz CHs 1-11/12 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct CHs 1-8 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) MID: 250 Hz-5 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) CH 9/10-15/16 HIGH: 10 ... 84 94 62.2 94 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 34 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . Reference Specifications MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD ...
...Effect (Only MG166CX-USB) LED Level Meter Power Supply Adaptor Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Input/Output: 44.1/48 kHz CHs 1-11/12 80 Hz, 12 dB/oct CHs 1-8 HIGH: 10 kHz (shelving) MID: 250 Hz-5 kHz (peaking) LOW: 100 Hz (shelving) CH 9/10-15/16 HIGH: 10 ... 84 94 62.2 94 83 76 86 dB 58 47 57 34 16 9 27.8 48 V ■ General Specifications USB Audio Input HPF Input equalization ±15 dB maximum Turn over/roll-off . Reference Specifications MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB ■ Electrical Specifications Frequency Response Total Harmonic Distortion (THD ...
Owner's Manual
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... 10kΩ Lines MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES OUT 150Ω 100Ω 10kΩ Lines 40Ω Phones Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * MG166CX-USB: AUX1, 2, EFFECT MG166C-USB: AUX1, 2, 3 Nominal Level +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) 0 dBu (0.775 V) -10 dBV (0.316 V) +4 dBu (1.23 V) 3 mW Max... balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 102 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
... 10kΩ Lines MONITOR OUT (L, R) PHONES OUT 150Ω 100Ω 10kΩ Lines 40Ω Phones Where 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms and 0 dBV= 1 Vrms * MG166CX-USB: AUX1, 2, EFFECT MG166C-USB: AUX1, 2, 3 Nominal Level +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) +4dBu (1.23 V) 0 dBu (0.775 V) -10 dBV (0.316 V) +4 dBu (1.23 V) 3 mW Max... balanced [Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD, Sleeve = GND]) TRS phone jack ■ Digital Input/Output Specifications Connector USB Format USB Audio 1.1 Data Length 16 bit Connector Specification USB B type 102 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual
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... PFL R PFL CTRL Reference Specifications ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram (MG206C-USB) 104 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 12) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] [0dBu] HA HPF GAIN Trim [16 to 60dB] HPF CH1 to 8 COMP TH+GAIN [0dBu] CH9 to 12 MIC... [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH13/14, 15/16) HA LINE L/MONO...
... PFL R PFL CTRL Reference Specifications ■ Block Diagram and Level Diagram (MG206C-USB) 104 MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 12) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] [0dBu] HA HPF GAIN Trim [16 to 60dB] HPF CH1 to 8 COMP TH+GAIN [0dBu] CH9 to 12 MIC... [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH13/14, 15/16) HA LINE L/MONO...
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...Specifications MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 105 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 8) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] MIC [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH9/10, 11/12) LINE L/MONO [-34 to +10dBu] LINE R [-34 to +10dBu] [0dBu] HPF HA HPF GAIN Trim [16 to 60dB]... as CH9/10 ST [-6dBu] AUX 1 [-14dBu] AUX 2 [-14dBu] L 2TR IN [-10dBV] [-7.8dBu] R only MG166CX-USB FOOT SW EFFECT ON/OFF USB OUT (L) USB OUT (R) SUM [0dBu] SUM TO ST/TO MONITOR 2TR IN [-6dBu] PROGRAM (1-16) PARAMETER ON YE L out R out DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) EFFECT RETURN BA [-10dBu] BA AUX 1 ST [0dBu...
...Specifications MG206C-USB/MG166CX-USB/MG166C-USB Owner's Manual 105 MIC [-60 to -16dBu] CH INPUT LINE (CH1 to 8) [-34 to +10dBu] INSERT I/O [0dBu] MIC [-60 to -16dBu] ST CH INPUT (CH9/10, 11/12) LINE L/MONO [-34 to +10dBu] LINE R [-34 to +10dBu] [0dBu] HPF HA HPF GAIN Trim [16 to 60dB]... as CH9/10 ST [-6dBu] AUX 1 [-14dBu] AUX 2 [-14dBu] L 2TR IN [-10dBV] [-7.8dBu] R only MG166CX-USB FOOT SW EFFECT ON/OFF USB OUT (L) USB OUT (R) SUM [0dBu] SUM TO ST/TO MONITOR 2TR IN [-6dBu] PROGRAM (1-16) PARAMETER ON YE L out R out DIGITAL EFFECT (DSP) EFFECT RETURN BA [-10dBu] BA AUX 1 ST [0dBu...